Mary Louise Butler, 90, of Astoria died at 2:50 p.m. June 26, 2022, at Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria.Mary Louise Butler, 90, of Astoria died at 2:50 p.m. June 26, 2022, at Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria.
She was born July 21, 1931, in Astoria, a daughter of Murray and Rose Liebig Lybarger. She married Robert L. Butler on Oct. 1, 1950, in Astoria. He preceded her in death on June 14, 2000.
She also was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Lila Burdett.
Surviving are two sons, Steven R. (and Pamela) Butler of Astoria, Stanley L. (and Cathy) Butler of Peoria; four grandchildren, Meghan (and Matt) Allen of Normal, Brian (and Carlos Butler-Vale) Butler of Glenview, Nicholas (and Ande) Butler of Bailey, Colo., and Christopher (and Joseph Franco) Butler of Chicago; three great-grandchildren, Chase and Cade Allen and Sofia Butler-Vale; and one sister, Phyllis (and Jack) Bloomfield of Monument, Colo.
For 30 years of her 41-year career she worked at the Farmers State Bank of Astoria. She took great pride in her work and serving customers in the community. She was a member of Astoria United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir. She was an avid bowler for many years throughout leagues in the county and also loved riding her bicycle.
She was a dedicated, strong and loyal daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. No matter the scenario, no matter the game, she played to win and instilled this in her family. She shared her opinion freely, whether with a family member, co-worker, referee, or how one of her legendary apple pies turned out. She worked hard and saved hard her whole life. She was proud of a job well done.
She raised her boys to do the same and ensured they were in church with her every Sunday. She had many expressions, but her beautiful red lips smiled the biggest and her eyes shined the brightest when talking of her family, particularly her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She often made up her own words or accidently altered the meaning, leading to the most confusing, hysterical and memorable stories that often provided the greatest laughs and greatest lessons. Through thick and thin, to the very end, she was a die-hard Cubs fan. Her first heavenly act was helping her beloved Cubbies take a win over “those darn Cardinals” on her dying day.
A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Astoria United Methodist Church with burial at the Astoria Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Astoria United Methodist Church or St. Jude Children’s Hospital Midwest Affiliate.
Condolences may be sent to www.shawgomemorialhome.com.
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